Professional Development for Base Hospital Staff

Welcome to OBHG24: 15 Years in the Making, the essential Ontario Base Hospital Group professional development event for base hospital staff and collaborators happening from Tuesday evening, September 24 until noon on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Andaz in Ottawa's historic Byward Market.

OBHG24 is presented as part of OBHG's AGM Week programming from Monday, September 23 until noon on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

The Annual Meeting is on September 23 & 24 and includes meetings for G8, G16, MAC, and sub-committees.

On this site, you'll find more information about both the Annual Meeting and OBHG24 events. If you plan to attend both events, please register for both OBHG24 and the Annual Meeting: you will need to complete two separate registrations.

About OBHG24

OBHG24 is a milestone event for invited participants to mark 15 years since the inception of the regional base hospital system in Ontario. A celebratory event, OBHG24 is a time to reflect on our journeys and achievements in shaping emergency healthcare in the province. With a curated array of experts and voices uniting Base Hospitals, healthcare professionals, and specialists from various disciplines, OBHG24 serves as a crossroads in our continued journey, bringing base hospital staff together for collaborative discussions amidst a healthcare landscape facing unprecedented challenges.

Emphasizing collaboration, this platform provides many opportunities to meet colleagues and potential collaborators, and to learn about the work we all do across this province. We've chosen a wonderful venue to support getting to know one another, and the OBHG24 Program focuses on working together.

OBHG24 invites experts in adult learning, quality management, risk assessment, emergency healthcare, research, technology, and partner engagement to animate discussions that can help our work. Acknowledging the ever-evolving nature of Ontario's emergency healthcare system, OBHG24 provides a space for dialogue and exploration of innovative strategies.

OBHG24 applauds the invaluable contributions of Base Hospitals in shaping emergency paramedic practice over the past 15 years. As we reflect on this journey, we recognize the uncertainty and anticipation surrounding the future of healthcare. Attendees will engage in dialogues that underscore the vital role of varied fields in recalibrating emergency responses for today and tomorrow while steadfastly maintaining person-centered care. It's an environment where diverse perspectives converge, fostering insightful exchanges and collective exploration.

Join us at OBHG24 as we celebrate the progress made in the last 15 years and chart the course for the future of emergency healthcare in Ontario. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic gathering where experts, professionals, and visionaries come together to shape the trajectory of paramedic care for the years to come.

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The CEC Team

Continuing Education and Certifications staff are available Monday - Friday from 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

To reach a coordinator you may call our MedicLINE 1-877-587-7736 Option 1

Certification is the means by which the Medical Director may authorize a paramedic to perform specific delegated controlled medical acts.

Certification to Practice

• Certification for Ontario Candidates to work as Paramedics

  Once you’ve graduated from a recognized paramedic program in Ontario, you may apply to the Ministry of Health for your AEMCA or ACP certificate. With one of these certificates, you may apply for work as a paramedic at Ontario paramedic services.

  In Ontario, every person who wishes to practice as a paramedic must be employed by a paramedic service. Once you have secured an employment offer, the paramedic service will request certification.

  To practice as a paramedic in Eastern Ontario, Primary Care or Advanced Care Paramedics must be certified by the RPPEO.

  If you change your level of competency, you will need to be certified in the new level before you begin using that scope of practice. A PCP who has trained as an ACP needs ACP certification before using the ACP scope of practice.

  The RPPEO’s certification process for both PCP and ACP scopes of practice uses scenarios to test a paramedic’s knowledge and skills.

  Once you successfully complete the RPPEO’s certification process, you will receive a Letter of Certification. This letter details the delegated controlled medical acts that the medical director authorizes you to use.

  CERTIFICATION REQUEST FORM FOR PARAMEDIC SERVICES

• Certification of Paramedics in training

  Paramedics in training who wish to undertake Delegated Medical Acts during preceptorship may be able to do so if their academic institution sponsors them in the Academic Certification process. Upon receipt of the college's request and with the agreement of the host paramedic service, the RPPEO may certify paramedics in training. Paramedics who receive this academic certification are supervised by a qualitied RPPEO certified paramedic. This is a special Academic Certification for training purposes for both PCP and ACP scopes of practice.

  A college may request Academic Certification on behalf of a paramedic using the form below.

  Certification Request Form for Colleges

• Cross certification within Ontario

  Paramedics currently certified by another Base Hospital in Ontario may apply for certification in Eastern Ontario through the Cross-Certification process. The RPPEO understands that training, skills and continuing education are quite similar across the province. The Provincial Patient Care Standards apply throughout Ontario. Paramedics already practicing elsewhere in Ontario may benefit from an expedited cross-certification if they wish to work for a paramedic service in the RPPEO’s coverage area. 

  Cross Certification Referral Form

• Certifying in Eastern Ontario from elsewhere in Canada or from abroad (Labour mobility)

  Paramedics who are licensed outside of Ontario must use the Ministry of Health’s Paramedic Equivalency Process in order to apply for an Ontario AEMCA or ACP certificate. Once you have obtained the certificate, if an employer in Eastern Ontario offers you employment you will enter the same certification process with the RPPEO as other paramedics at the PCP or ACP level.

  Labour Mobility and Equivalency in Ontario

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  Open the Yootheme Builder

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  Edit the Grid

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  Editing Grid Content

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  Adjusting the Grid Settings

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Uploading and managing files

Creating QR Codes

Use your phone to scan and test this link.

QR Codes are scannable images that link to a specific URL.

To generate a QR Code, you will need the URL to a page, file, or other resource. Go to QRbot.net and paste the link into the URL filed and save the QR Code image. If the QR Code is going to be used for printing save a large version of the code.

If a file that has been saved to the Classroom Files folder needs to be updated, the existing file must be deleted and the new file must have EXACTLY the same filename for the QR Code to continue to work as needed.

The QR Code above represents the link:
https://www.rppeo.ca/manage-files-long/download-file.html?path=QRCODE-TEST-Station%2B1%2BCVAD.docx

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  History Taking and Advanced Assessments

  In the prehospital setting, effective history taking and advanced assessments are vital to delivering safe, timely, and informed care. Paramedics often encounter patients in dynamic and unpredictable environments, where quick, accurate decisions can significantly impact outcomes. By skillfully gathering a focused history and performing a structured assessment, paramedics can identify life-threatening conditions, recognize subtle clinical cues, and initiate appropriate interventions before hospital arrival. These skills are the backbone of professional judgement and patient-centered paramedicine.

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  Medication Safety and Usage

  In the high-pressure world of prehospital care, medication safety and proper usage are critical responsibilities for every paramedic. Administering the right drug, at the right dose, to the right patient requires not only clinical knowledge but also vigilance and sound decision-making. From managing high-risk medications to recognizing potential contraindications and interactions, paramedics must apply pharmacological principles with precision and care. A strong foundation in medication safety not only protects patients but reinforces the trust placed in paramedics as autonomous, frontline clinicians.

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  Emergency Childbirth

  Emergency childbirth presents one of the most high-stakes and unpredictable challenges in paramedicine. When seconds count and there’s no time to reach a hospital, paramedics must be prepared to manage labour, delivery, and potential complications with skill and composure. From recognizing imminent birth to supporting both mother and newborn, the ability to remain calm, follow clinical guidelines, and adapt to evolving circumstances is essential. Providing safe, confident care during out-of-hospital deliveries reinforces the paramedic’s vital role in safeguarding life at its very beginning.

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  Newborn Resuscitation

  Newborn resuscitation is a rare but critical event that demands swift action, precision, and confidence from paramedics. In the moments following birth, a newborn’s transition to independent breathing can be unpredictable, and prompt intervention can mean the difference between life and death. Paramedics must be equipped with the knowledge and skills to assess newborn status, initiate effective ventilation, and provide life-saving support when required. Mastery of newborn resuscitation protocols ensures that paramedics are ready to act decisively when every second counts.

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